Toronto Film Festival Sets Platform Competition Slate, With Riz Ahmed Heading Jury; ‘Dune’ Imax Run, NBA 75th Anniversary Join Lineup

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The Toronto Film Festival has set the competition lineup for its Platforms program, naming Riz Ahmed as head of the jury. Sound of Metal, which starred Ahmed in an Oscar-nominated performance, had …

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“It’s a pleasure for TIFF to provide the Platform program as a stage that celebrates brilliant filmmakers. We’re certain that TIFF audiences will be pleasantly surprised with their unique approach to cinematic expression,” said Joana Vicente and Cameron Bailey, TIFF co-heads.“I am honored to be named president of the Platform jury at TIFF this year and to be a part of TIFF with Encounter,” said Ahmed. “TIFF has always been a festival that showcases bold and daring cinema on a global stage.

 

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